This time around, we’ve got a Murder, She Wrote reference on Wendy Williams, a humble brag on Person of Interest, a cultured moment on Orphan Black, last calls for the recently cancelled Trophy Wife and Suburgatory, double doses of Hannibal, The Big Bang Theory, Nashville and S.H.I.E.L.D. and much more.

Felicity Smoak is the best thing to happen to Arrow. Emily Bett Rickards has proven she can pull off the comedy, but she rocks on the dramatics as well. The meatier the better. An all around true gift that I hope they utilize GREATLY in S3. Their recipe for success is Oliver, Felicity and Diggle. Their partners assisting them — Quentin, Sara, Roy and maybe Thea add enough flavor to keep it fresh. Enough said.

I love her as well. And I love that she’s always on this list! LOL. How awesome is that? I think it speaks volumes to the writers ability to make her one of those characters more similar, in her responses, to the general audience.

I agree, I thought they would go with the exchange between Rumple-from-the-past and Hook instead, to be honest, it was hilarious! (“Let’s just say we buried the hatchet.” “Yeah… but why not in your skull?!”)

So many great quotes this week. Big Bang made me laugh out loud several times. Every time I see a Colbert quote I’m reminded of how much I’ll miss that show on Comedy Central.

Then there’s Arrow’s Emily Bett Rickards as Felicity Smoak. I wonder. If there was a Hall of Fame for best quotes of the year, would Felicity Smoak rank the Top 10? I think so. She’s amazing every week. Not “just” funny but amazing. I think her writing this year has been fabulous and the last 1/2 of the season especially terrific. She’s what tv heroine’s should be — smart, sexy, funny, strong, loyal, trustworthy… I don’t know what changed in the writing but it upped its game big time for this character. She’s right up there with Elementary’s Joan Watson (Lucy Lui). And that’s not even touching the awesomeness that is Oliver/Felicity.

Emily Bett Rickards is a fan favorite for a reason. She’s smart, quirky, loyal, trustworthy, funny and shows a different kind of strength. Felicity Smoak is a relief from the generic kick-butt strong, tough, trash-talking women constantly on television already. Keep her writing just like this and she’ll continue to gain more fans. She’s got my vote.

Completely agree with everything you said. I love Arrow, such a great action show. Stephen Amell has been fantastic in every scene this year. And Felicity is the icing and sprinkles that give the show the something more. I couldn’t imagine, and don’t want to imagine, the show without her. And as you said, that doesn’t even touch on the Oliver/Felicity awesomeness!

Seriously? You could have said “what do we do for the next three months” about 7-8 years ago when there was no new programming during the summer months, but there is so much good stuff coming up (yay cable stations) My TV plate is loaded. Ray Donovan, Masters of Sex, The Last Ship, Falling Skies, Murder in the First, Suits, Extant, Rectify…

Emily Bett Rickards rocked it as Felicity Smoak this season. In a world that has a tendency to dark a little dak and dreary, she brings just the right amount of humour, heart and humanity. I really hope we continue to see her back story develop and her relationships with both Diggle and Oliver grow as these 3 are the best part of Arrow in my opinion. A little more Team Arrow in the field kicking butt is always so much fun.

I loved the bit on Orphan Black when Helena was narrating the “conversation” between Rachel and herself, and Rachel and Paul whilst trimming the hair off her ‘Rachel’ doll head. “A little more off the back Helena.” “Yes Rachel of course. So pretty you are. So much money” and “Do you like my hair Paul?” “Yes, very pretty….dirty, sexy Rachel….like my mother” That last bit made me laugh, which tempered that uncomfortable sex scene.

I don’t think Criminal Minds was in this all season… could be wrong, but there were many good quotes this season. And in the finale with Reid and the jello, or the Dr. Who reference with Garcia. So many bonus quotes…

Agreed, I would’ve thrown a couple from there in here, too. I loved Reid asking Garcia if she could hear him telling her she saved his life-that whole scene was so incredibly sweet. And the “Dr. Who” thing was cute, as was the Jell-O! I really liked that they brought in the Jell-O, that was a good touch/callback :D.
But yeah, maybe next season, then.

I love felicity. I hope oliver and Felicity become a couple in season 3. She’s d only genuine\less complicated girl oliver has met so far. I watched season 2 waiting 4 @ least a kiss btw them and it never happened *tear*. Oliver shouldn’t be involved with laurel or Sara.